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“working papers” exemption
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Virginia public officials misuse ‘working papers’ exemption to shield records
RCFP attorneys are challenging government officials’ broad interpretation of the “working papers” exemption of Virginia’s public records law.
November 20, 2023
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Chris Young
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Freedom of Information
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Citizens for Fauquier County v. Town of Warrenton
Court: Virginia Court of Appeals Date Filed: Sept. 7, 2023 Background: Citizens for Fauquier County, a nonprofit environmental group, filed…
September 11, 2023
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Chris Young
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The Commonwealth of Virginia v. Sawyer
Court: Virginia Court of Appeals Date Filed: Aug. 7, 2023 Background: In 2022, Heather Sawyer, executive director of the nonprofit…
August 15, 2023
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Chris Young
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VPM News v. Virginia Department of Education
Case Number: CL23000536-00 Court: Circuit Court for the City of Richmond Clients: VPM News and Ben Paviour Petition Filed: Jan.…
February 2, 2023
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Chris Young
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VPM News v. Virginia Department of Education
Case Number: CL22001654-00 Court: Circuit Court for the City of Richmond Clients: VPM News, Ben Paviour Petition for Writ of…
April 13, 2022
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Chris Young
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